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Autocar Legend Recall 24V645: Exhaust May Vent Toward Fuel Tank, Risking Fire

NHTSA campaign 24V645, reported October 29, 2024, 80 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The horizontal exhaust diffuser on this vehicle may be improperly positioned, causing it to direct exhaust toward the CNG (compressed natural gas) fuel tank.

Exhaust fumes can overheat the fuel tank, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Authorized dealers will inspect the exhaust diffuser and reposition it as necessary, and the repair is free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed October 25, 2024 can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V645Autocar, LLC
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 DC (Legend). The horizontal exhaust diffuser may be improperly positioned and vent exhaust toward the CNG fuel tank.
Risk
Exhaust fumes can overheat the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reposition the exhaust diffuser as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2406.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Legend202220232024